One of the great joys of summer in the Tennessee Valley is the plethora of live music. Whatever your musical taste, budget or disposition, there’s a concert for you. Folks on a budget will love Madison Gazebo Concerts, which are not only free but have free cookies and lemonade for concert goers. Indoor gals (and guys) will appreciate the Concerts at The Library, held in the main branch of the Huntsville-Madison County and away from the summer temperature. The Concerts in the Park offer a fabulous variety of music, sure to please all the members of the members of your family or circle of friends, maybe just not in the same week.

Here’s our overview of the concert series coming up this summer. See one we missed? Let us know in the comments section and we’ll add it to our events calendar. Enjoy the music!

Concerts in the Park

Presenting Organization: The Arts Council and the City of Huntsville’s Department of Recreation Service
Location: Big Spring Park (behind Huntsville Museum of Art)
Day of the Week: Monday
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: FREE

Details: Each Monday night in the summer months downtown Huntsville comes alive with music. This 10-week free series is a co-production of The Arts Council and the City of Huntsville’s Department of Recreation Services and features a wide variety of sounds from some of the area’s most well-known musicians. Pack your picnic, grab your chairs and blankets and meet us downtown for the Concerts In the Park! All shows start at 6:30 p.m.

Schedule:

June 4: Big Daddy Kingfish & JUICE
June 11: U.S. AMC Four Star Jazz Orchestra & U.S. AMC Concert Band
June 18: Reunion & Microwave Dave and the Nukes
June 25: The 911 Reporters & CROSSFIRE
July 2: RockSolid & DiscOasis
July 9: Rocket City Brass Quintet & Huntsville Concert Band
July 16: Bourbon & Shamrocks & Tangled String Band
July 23: Isaac Jolly & Friends & Toy Shop
July 30: Christina Lynn & Jeff Whitlow and the Old Barn Band
August 6: Mambo Gris Gris & Rocket City Jazz Orchestra

Concerts at the Library

Presenting Organization: Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Location: Main branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Day of the Week: Thursday
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE

Details: This free series presents concerts in the atrium of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library on Thursday nights in the summer. Concerts begin in July and continue through September.

Schedule:

July 5: Rocket City Brass
July 19: or The Children’s Crusade
August 2: The Bear
August 16: Amy McCarley
August 30: Ivy Joe Milan & Jim Cavender
September 13: Raw Materiel
September 27: Kinvara

Madison Gazebo Concerts

Presenting Organization: Madison Arts Council
Location: Downtown Madison Gazebo
Day of the Week: Thursday
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: FREE

Details: Concerts every Thursday night starting May 31st from 6:30 to 8:30. Free Family Event with face painting and balloons for children. Bring your chairs or a blanket. Free lemonade and cookies. Vendors will be on hand to buy refreshments and food, but you can also bring your own. Fun evening for the whole family to enjoy music

Schedule:

May 31: Microwave Dave
June 7: Ragen Ivey / Crossfire
June 14: Maple Hill Band/ The Ben Parker Project
June 21: Reginald Jackson and Friends
June 28: Shane Adkins/ Bimini Road
July 5: Southern Gospel Night featuring the Pine Grove Church choir and others
July 12: The Zooks
July 19: C.O. Jones Band
July 26: Southern Splendor Barbershop Quartet/Que Rico
August 2: Purple Ravens
August 9: Madison Community Band

Concert at the Columns

Presenting Organization: Huntsville Botanical Garden
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
Day of the Week: Thursday
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $10 for non members and $7 for members per concert; $25 for non members and $20 entire series

Details: The Botanical Garden’s Summer Concert Series is back! We have three great shows that are sure to provide some groove in your step. Bring a picnic, friends, and a blanket and enjoy the show. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Schedule:

June 28: The Jason Albert Band
July 19: The Ray Brothers
August 30: Microwave Dave and the Nukes

Concerts on the Dock

Presenting Organization: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Location: Back dock, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Day of the Week: Friday
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: FREE

Details: Lowe Mill’s Friday night back dock concerts perform from 6-9 pm. Free admission and you can bring your own food and beverages (even the adult kind). If you don’t want to bring your own (or don’t have time), you can always grab a bite to eat at The Happy Tummy, located right inside Lowe Mill!

Schedule:

May 25: The Funky Pirates Jazz Band
June 8: Shovels and Rope
June 29: Jimbo Mathus
July 20: Christabel and the Jons
August 31: South Carolina Broadcasters

City Lights and Stars Series

Presenting Organization: Burritt on the Mountain
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
Day of the Week: Friday
Time: 7:30pm (except the June 22nd Concept which starts at 6pm)
Cost: Varies. Visit Burritt’s website for details

Details: Enjoy concerts at Burritt on the Mountain’s Gazebo, which has one of the best views of Huntsville and surrounding areas in the city.

Schedule:

May 25: Eric Essix
June 15: Henri’s Notions
June 22: Special Family Concert: Trout Fishing in America Note time change: 6-9pm
June 29: Jim Parker’s Songwriter Showcase
July 20: Classical Blues and Ken Watters
August 3: Michelle Malone